Thoughtful Tydeus

Thoughtful Tydeus (died 431 BC) was a Greek mercenary during the Peloponnesian War.

Biography
Tydeus wanted to write an epic poem about gods and heroes waging war, but the ongoing Peloponnesian War made him reconsider his priorities. He said he would write the poem after the war was over, but, like many writers, he put off the idea until it was too late. In 431 BC, he was hired to hunt down the Spartan mercenary Kassandra, who was attempting to infiltrate Fort Tiryns at the time. However, he was killed in the ensuing battle with Kassandra on the battlements.